Trollbeads, began in 1976 in Denmark as family owned business run by the Neilson family. Pre-dating its major competitors, Trollbeads are known not only as the originals but also for their distinctive detail-rich designs and their interesting combinations of materials.

Originally Trollbeads charms were fashioned from silver and then gold from 14K to 24K and later still introduced color to the collection by creating lampwork Italian Murano glass beads.

The product line has continued to grow over more than three decades to include some of the most innovative combinations of elements. Using materials like silver mesh, silver wire, gold and silver leaf and foil and dichroic glass. Family member Jens Nielsen is even credited with developing the technique of drilling holes through fresh water pearls without damaging them.

Charms available in precious metals include, animals, flowers, fairy tale and mythical characters, or abstract shapes. You can even choose letters of the alphabet and classic shapes like hearts and stars but all fashioned in the unique Trollbeads style.

Without a doubt the Trollbeads Murano glass bead collection has been a huge success for the company. All their Murano beads are hand crafted in the centuries old process known as lampworking where molten transparent and opaque colored glass, is fashioned on hand wound mandrels around a silver core. Combining the incredible array of colors and shaping each bead into a unique creation which bears the unmistakable mark of a master craftsperson.

Chains for Trollbeads bracelets come in gold, sliver, or even colored leather, which is surprisingly strong. A full bracelet will accommodate 16 to 18 beads and all bracelets conform to the industry standard diameter which allows you to use your Pandora and Chamilia beads and charms all on the same bracelet to create a truly unique piece of jewelry.

You will no doubt encounter the term retired Trollbeads in ads and searches; this term refers to beads or charms which are no longer being manufactured however they are still available from stores and dealers but gradually, as supplies dwindle will no longer be available. Some dealers specialize in retired Trollbeads as they tend to go up in price as they become more rare. So if a retired piece catches your fancy and it is truly retired I would advise you to snatch it up as its value will undoubtedly go up over time.

Trollbeads supplies 1,500 retailers worldwide. The company employs twenty independent affiliate designers who strive to push the envelope and introduce new materials and techniques stretching the limits of imagination and design while preserving the Trollbeads legacy as an original.

You will find internet malls and shopping sites are great places to become an expert on everything to do with charm bracelets and you will also notice that many display just about every kind of Trollbeads ever created, from new creations to retired, for virtually every personality and taste and a Trollbeads collector’s dream come true.